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MOOCs and Open Education Around the World is a book which discusses topics regarding open educational resources (OERs) and massive open online courses (MOOCs). New changes in blended learning make it possible for humans in nations all aver the world to be participants in classes via the Internet. These massive open courses are generally free for students but do not consistently lead to formal accreditation. A MOOC is an online course which uses the Internet to provide open access and unlimited student participation. There are quite a few topics that elearning technology institutions are having to attend to now that elearning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the education provided by these MOOC classes is respectable? How can students certify that instructors are properly credentialed to teach massively open online courses? What business models are being used by institutions like Stanford University to conduct these MOOC classes? What teaching practices and experimental assessment strategies are optimal? How can institutions manage problems like inadequate student motivation and high student attrition?

As learning technology becomes more prolific there is a developing necessity to gain a better understanding of how MOOC classes are being conducted. Teachers and lots of other participants desire to gain more knowledge about these fascinating new open educational undertakings. Public servants want to better understand how these massive open online courses can be made better. To meet this expanding demand for information the new book MOOCs and Open Education offers a critical analysis of massively open online courses and other open education topics. This interesting new book also studies the major controversies associated with these massively open online courses and open educational resources (OER). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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